Just a dusting of snow this morning; not quite 1cm at my measuring point, but I am going to be add the 1cm to the report this morning - after all, there have been other days of slight dustings and the odd mm here and there!

Hopefully there will be more fresh snowfall higher up on the mountain.

It's a fairly mild morning. It doesn't feel as cold as yesterday, and it looks like we should now expect a run of milder days and often sunny conditions.

Light winds and snow continue above 800m and snow drifts are slowly developing. There is a high risk of avalanche on the leeward side of ridge lines and knolls around 1000m elevation. The recently developed snowdrifts are collapsing easily.

The mountain is back to winter conditions and some sought after powder can be found. By 10am the snow conditions below 800m will be getting heavy. All gates are expected to be open. Listen to the patrols advice before going out of bounds.

Although recent snow drift development has been slow, with strong rider stimulation they will fracture causing an avalanche. Due to changes in wind direction and speed lately, watch for 2 distinct layers that have formed within snow drifts. Ride one by one, not in groups. Don't wait in the valley bottoms. Snow conditions are always changing. Never enter south facing strictly off limits areas. Have a good day.

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Resort specific opening news at time of writing (subject to change during the day):

Planned closing datesNiseko Grand Hirafu plans to be open daily until Sunday 7th May.Niseko Hanazono plans to be open daily until Sunday 2nd April.Niseko Village plans to be open daily until Sunday 2nd April (and then from 28th April until 7th May).Niseko Annupuri plans to be open daily until Sunday 7th May.